There have been countless headlines about the dangers of smartphone addiction, but what benefits could these devices have on our mental state? Canvas8 spoke to Dr. Shiri Melumad, a marketing professor at the Wharton School, about how our phones can provide comfort in times of stress.

In the UK, Apple and Samsung dominate the smartphone handset market – offering high-functionality phones with high price tags. But as shoppers’ priorities and attitudes evolve, Chinese brand Xiaomi is challenging this duopoly by focusing on high-end handsets at affordable prices.

As the pandemic keeps people at home, the way we use our phones is changing. But shifts were happening pre-COVID-19, as tech moved away from novelty and into everyday life. Is design alone enough when it comes to creating aspirational items? And how are ethical values impacting the tech space?

Blackberry has been resurrected and will be launching a 5G mode, with its USP being security, privacy, and productivity. With the everyday office undergoing a global restructure, people need to be able to feel that their work is safe and secure no matter where they're working.